Lola vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lola

Girl #272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sorrows"

Origin: Spanish, from Dolores

Spanish English German American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Lola Rank #272

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #272 for Lola.

Is Lola or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lola at #272 in the United States.

What do Lola and Richard mean?

Lola means "sorrows" (Spanish, from Dolores origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Lola and Richard boy or girl names?

Lola is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.